Our readers will remember that on the appearance of the " Diamond " tuberose last year, evidence was offered us tending to show that it was the Pearl under a new name. As the introducers withdrew, in order, as it was stated, to "fairly test it another season, before sending it out," it seemed but justice to give them the chance before saying anything more about it. No opportunity has been afforded us to judge of the difference between the two, but we note that the stock has been placed on the French market, while it is denied to our own.

Under these circumstances we feel justified in expressing our belief that the French are going to pay dearly for a "novelty" in the name of the Diamond, which they could get in the shape of Pearl bulbs for perhaps half the price.